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Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport to Luanda — Transport Guide 2026

Luanda (LAD) is 4 km from Ilha do Cabo — but Luanda traffic makes it 45-90 min. New airport (AGL) opening 2025-26 will move flights 40 km south. Private transfer or Yango only.

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Last updated: 2026-08

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Yango (~$9-20)
Fastest
Depends on traffic — 30 min off-peak, 90 min rush

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Yango / Heetch

ride share · Best for: Best value + fixed price
Cost
AOA 8,000-18,000 ($9-20)
Time
30-90 min traffic
Frequency
On-demand
Yango is dominant in Angola. Prices spike heavily in rush hour.

Hotel arranged

private transfer · Best for: First-time visitors
Cost
AOA 25,000-60,000 ($27-65)
Time
30-90 min
Frequency
Pre-book
Highly recommended. Luanda taxi scams + carjacking risk are real.

Airport taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct only if pre-arranged
Cost
AOA 20,000-40,000 ($22-44)
Time
30-90 min
Frequency
On-demand
Only official airport taxis at rank. NEVER get in an unmarked vehicle.

Scam warning

LUANDA SAFETY: Petty theft + carjacking are real risks. Use only Yango or pre-booked hotel transfer. Do NOT accept unsolicited offers of transport in arrivals hall.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Luanda (LAD)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport from Luanda?
Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) is 4 km from Luanda city centre.
What is the cheapest way from LAD to Luanda?
Yango (~$9-20)
What is the fastest way from LAD to Luanda?
Depends on traffic — 30 min off-peak, 90 min rush